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Rotherhithe

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About

Rotherhithe is a Thames-side ward with a long maritime history, now characterised by residential conversions of old warehouses and modern apartment blocks. The area's economy is largely based around its residential communities and local high streets, with green spaces like Southwark Park providing recreation. Its connection to the river remains a dominant feature of its geography and layout.

The area is directly linked to the north bank of the Thames via the Rotherhithe Tunnel, a key piece of early 20th-century engineering. The former Surrey Commercial Docks have been redeveloped into a network of residential basins and marinas. St. Mary's Church, with its distinctive wooden spire, stands as one of the few pre-19th century buildings in the locality.

Area overview

On average Rotherhithe has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 132 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the London average of 130 per 1,000. Approximately 38.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Rotherhithe is £78,136 per year. There are 5 schools in Rotherhithe: 4 primary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). On average most houses in the area have good public transport connectivity. Rotherhithe is home to around 15,626 people, with a population density of about 11,071.2 per km².

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
132
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
38.8%
Connectivity
8/10

Area Profile

Rotherhithe Population
15,626
Population density
11,071.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
39.42(+27%)
Anti-social behaviour
37.95(+41%)
Theft from the person
28.93(+208%)
Other theft
11.71(+2%)
Public order
9.92(+47%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,193
33.23%
Other White
3,161
20.23%
African
2,026
12.97%
Chinese
909
5.82%
Other
652
4.17%
Total population: 15,626

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
7,540
57.25%
No qualifications
1,776
13.48%
Level 3 (A level)
1,406
10.67%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,008
7.65%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
765
5.81%
Total 16+ residents: 13,171

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
2,210
31.93%
Social rents from council
1,755
25.35%
Other social rented
983
14.2%
Owns with a mortgage
930
13.44%
Owns outright
647
9.35%
Total households: 6,922

Property prices in Rotherhithe

Median price£470,000
Price per sq ft£694
Sales (last 12 months)92
Typical range (middle 50%)£364K – £604K

Based on 92 recent sales, the median property price is £470,000 (about £694 per square foot) in Rotherhithe area, with individual transactions ranging from £220,000 up to £1,765,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Rotherhithe over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached4£871,000£810
Terraced17£780,000£830
Flats71£435,000£673

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Rotherhithe

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Rotherhithe.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£448,500£720,000£770,000
2017£470,000£697,500£831,250
2018£455,000£685,000£725,000
2019£425,000£478,000£650,000
2020£450,167£717,000£774,000
2021£425,000£650,000£760,000
2022£447,500£650,000£806,250
2023£447,500£820,000£820,000
2024£450,000£732,500£755,000
2025£475,000£863,500£790,000
2026£450,000£815,000£810,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Rotherhithe.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Rotherhithe.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£714£813£713
2017£691£630£692
2018£669£575£611
2019£646£881£677
2020£696£775£759
2021£634£711£706
2022£674£755£820
2023£663£830£819
2024£693£845£746
2025£691£810£793
2026£610£870£745
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Rotherhithe.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Rotherhithe in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Southwark district.

Band A£1,312
Band B£1,530
Band C£1,749
Band D£1,967
Band E£2,404
Band F£2,842
Band G£3,279
Band H£3,935

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Rotherhithe ward.

Local councillors

Colin James Boyle

Rotherhithe - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Kath Whittam

Rotherhithe - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Stephanie Cryan

Rotherhithe - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour and Co-operative Party

All postcodesin Rotherhithe

SE166RF

Water Gardens Square

SE167BJ

Moodkee Street

SE166AL

Hurley Crescent

SE164JF

King Stairs Close

SE162NR

Rotherhithe

SE166SG

Fishermans Drive

SE162NL

Tawny Way

SE165GB

Clarence Mews

SE167BY

Albatross Way

SE162FN

Rotherhithe

SE162TQ

Ann Moss Way

SE166SR

Wolfe Crescent

SE162AG

Rotherhithe New Road

SE167AZ

Canada Estate

SE85DN

Lower Road

SE162NA

Oldfield Grove

SE164LG

Swan Road

SE162DT

Rotherhithe New Road

SE167AX

Canada Estate

SE166RG

Water Gardens Square

SE166PQ

Christopher Close

SE167DL

Albion Estate

SE167JY

Albion Street

SE167GF

Deal Porters Way

SE167HS

Pump House Close

SE162UA

Gomm Road

SE162RU

Eugenia Road

SE162AE

Rotherhithe New Road

SE162QD

Rotherhithe Old Road

SE167DB

Clifton Place

SE166AP

Chargrove Close

SE166XD

Garter Way

SE167BU

Surrey Quays Road

SE167DF

Canon Beck Road

SE85AU

Haddonfield

SE167BQ

Canada Estate

SE167AS

Dominion Drive

SE165BW

Surrey Water Road

SE165QR

Rotherhithe Street

SE166SP

Wolfe Crescent

SE162NP

Rotherhithe

SE165GE

Brunel Road

SE167AU

Moodkee Street

SE162SB

Warndon Street

SE162UF

Lower Road

SE162TX

Gomm Road

SE166DX

Dolphin Close

SE167JA

Albion Street

SE162AQ

Rotherhithe New Road

SE162XB

City Business Centre

SE165QT

Rotherhithe Street

SE166BY

Hull Close

SE162TY

Gomm Road

SE162AJ

Rotherhithe

SE166YQ

Woodland Crescent

SE164JH

Adams Gardens Estate

SE162TJ

Ann Moss Way

SE167FZ

Surrey Quays Road

SE167BH

Moodkee Street

SE164JX

Hope Wharf

SE164NQ

Swan Road

SE162AN

Silwood Street

SE162UL

Cope Street

SE85EE

Chilton Grove

SE167BN

Howland Estate

SE167JL

Aylton Estate

SE166PG

Christopher Close

SE167BT

Albatross Way

SE165PD

Lagado Mews

SE162QE

Rotherhithe Old Road

SE164HY

St Marys Estate

SE162XN

China Hall Mews

SE164LL

Kenning Street

SE167NB

Rotherhithe

SE162XE

Neptune Street

SE164JP

Rupack Street

SE166DP

Schooner Close

SE166SF

Wolfe Crescent

SE166SB

Maple Leaf Square

SE166PY

Eleanor Close

SE162FP

Rotherhithe

SE162UH

Orange Place

SE167EB

Albatross Way

SE162BA

Rotherhithe New Road

SE165PF

Leydon Close

SE167JT

Clack Street

SE162UD

Orange Place

SE166HZ

Brunel Road

SE162XF

Lower Road

SE167JX

Albion Street

SE162PP

Rotherhithe Old Road

SE164JE

St Marychurch Street

SE166DJ

Galleon Close

SE162XH

Lower Road

SE166RT

Hardy Close

SE166AJ

Radley Court

SE162XJ

Hothfield Place

SE167DU

Swan Road

SE167DA

Isambard Place

SE164NG

Rotherhithe Street